With both the kids in school, and hubby working away from home more often, I have time in the mornings alone. Honestly, you'd think I'd get lonely or tired of being alone, but I love those three and half hours when my son is preschool. I am not ashamed, one bit, to say that either. I usually take those hours for uninterrupted blogging. Before this, I was blogging at night after the kids went to bed. But now, I get to go to bed at a decent time. It has been lovely. On days when I put my blog … [Read more...]
The Morning Routine Has to Be Quick!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MorningWin #Target #CollectiveBias Do you struggle with the kids each morning to get ready and out the door? My kids go to two different schools, almost 30 minutes apart, and they both begin at 8:00 am. Getting them up, ready, and feeding them feels like a miracle on some mornings. On the days where my hubby is out of town, and I am on my own, I get the oldest to school 15 minutes … [Read more...]
A Guide to Finance and Savings for Mom
The mortgage bill, utilities, karate lessons, dance classes, school supplies, grocery lists, and more… How do you do it? Let’s face it: most moms are living paycheck to paycheck, and after daycare and other expenses, it’s really difficult to put a little extra away. Saving for a rainy day isn’t the easiest thing with so many bills to pay. The responsibilities, the necessities and the desires to have more can be overwhelming, but nothing is more important than an emergency savings fund. Here are … [Read more...]
Four Tips for Parenting Alone
by Rebecca Alwine As a military spouse, I’ve have the unique experience of parenting alone more times than I ever imagined. Some compare it to being a single parent, but I do not agree. Yes, in that moment, I am the only parent at home, but that is not a fair representation of the support I get from my husband. Emotional support, financial support, and parenting support, while often communicated through Skype or a phone call, is still support I get that a single parent wouldn’t. So for those … [Read more...]
Want to be a Fit Mom? Do these 5 exercises daily!
We are all caught up in our busy lives, juggling work and family. We forget to set aside time for ourselves to lose that pregnancy weight. Before we realize we gain so much more weight that it is an eyesore. Also, because work keeps us so busy, we don’t have the luxury to indulge in long and tedious workouts. We need smart exercise routines that will give us quick and efficient results. Here are some exercises that will allow every mother to stay fit between her crazy schedules: Squats: You … [Read more...]
Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent
My Little Man has finished his first month of Preschool. Whew! While I am thankful, having two kids in two separate schools, teaching our local chapter of Adventurer Club, and running a blog - well, it's easy to get stressed out. While you are getting into the groove of back to school season, I wanted to remind you all that staying healthy is important for stressed out parents as well. 3 Back to School Tips for the Stressed Out Parent Sleep While getting down the sleep routine is essential … [Read more...]
Celebrating Potty Training Success!
I am proud to say that my Little Man is completely potty trained. I've tried and tried with this kid but once again I've realized that when they are ready they are ready. He is completely out of diapers, even at night! I am seriously doing a celebratory dance right now. In celebration of this great milestone, I am teaming up with Kandoo to share a fun way to celebrate the potty training process, plus a chance to win one of 50 Potty Training Prize Packs. Yep, you heard that right - there will … [Read more...]
